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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.40, 36,977.86 and 14,858.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.40, 36,977.86 and 14,858.04 is: 20,504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.40 : 36,977.86 = 14,858.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.40/36,977.86 = 14,858.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.40x = 36,977.86 × 14,858.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.40x = 549,418,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,418,522.99/26,795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,504.21

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